David Farnholtz 2009
Several main goals have dominated how I have spent my time this year. As we have grown spiritually, I have been preparing our church for numerical growth. Throughout the first part of the year I focused on beginning to develop training programs at church that would help members of our congregation mentor new believers, or those who would need special love and attention because their lives had been shattered. I continued to lead the youth group in finding their own faith as we studied the scriptures and enjoyed activities together. Our church has always been a spiritual hospital where we help those who have crashed recover spiritually, physically and emotionally. Our valley wide monthly healing services continued to release these types of healing to many in the community. We invite guest speakers and prayer teams from other churches; worship; teach; share testimonies and then pray for the sick anointing them with oil. We have truly seen miracles occur, at least one a month, along with many instant and progressivehealings.
In May I decided to apply for further credentials from an international Christian organization called Global Awakening because I may be traveling more through our ministry called Agape Barnabas Outreach and wanted to have credentials that would be recognized by more places. We are also attracting younger families in church and one of the young men, Chris, wanted to become a pastor. We applied for the credentials together. The result was that we both qualified but had to read 15 books over the summer and write a report on a conference we had attended. That was the end of fishing until I went to Canada in August.
In Canada at Upper Beverly lake in Ontario ( 19th year of renting the 4 cabins) we did amazingly well. Although there were no record breakers, all of us caught a number of large bass and had wonderful fellowship. This is always my sabbatical for the year where I let go of everything I can and draw especially close to the Lord.
In September I received special recognition concerning my ordination through Life Center, a large international church in Harrisburg, Pa.. at a conference for us by our apostles in Harrisburg. It was inspiring. In October, myself and Chris received full licensing from Global Awakening in Baltimore, Maryland during an apostolic convention. In 2 years we will qualify for lifetime ordination from them. Chris is now serving as an associate pastor in training. Our church congregation is steadily growing. By the end of the first quarter of next year we should have our building and property totally paid off. Praise the Lord!
I decided to go back into archery hunting for relaxation and fellowship among the men of the church. Enclosed are the surprising results of grace and mercy.
JoDee and Donald, Nate and Cathy, and their families are doing well. Jodee has 3 teenagers and a 3 year old, Nate has 3 teenagers. I enjoyed going to family gatherings and sporting events this year. May God richly bless each one of you throughout the holidays and new year!!!
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